Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Jocelyn.
National Rank (2025)
#393
All-Time Peak Rank
#50 (2007)
Total U.S. Births
113,061
Unisex Distribution0.3% Boy / 99.7% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Jocelyn Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Jocelyn
According to SSA data, Jocelyn achieved its highest historical rank of #50 in 2007. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2007 with 5,293 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 67.9%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 116 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Jocelyn scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-67.9% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record5,293Births in 2007
Years in Top 100
12yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
116Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:6
1910s:142
1920s:472
1930s:642
1940s:688
1950s:2,966
1960s:2,765
1970s:5,215
1980s:8,787
1990s:20,884
2000s:38,389
2010s:26,357
2020s:5,748
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesJoc-elyn
Letter Count7 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with J, a letter used by only 7.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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